Vladimir Putin ‘Misled’ by Russian Military in Ukraine Invasion: ‘Afraid to Tell Him the Truth’

The Russian invasion of 🇺🇦Ukraine drew condemnation from across the world.

World leaders questioned how 👤Vladimir Putin thought he’d get away with invading a sovereign country without consequences.

Claims from US intelligence officials may explain how deception and dishonesty from his own 🪖Military played into his decision to invade.

The unnamed officials told two 🏛️White House journalists that Putin had been misled over the Russian 🪖Military’s capabilities and performance in 🇺🇦Ukraine.

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins and NBC